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As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.\nThe Role\nAs a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting both patient care and the client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, being part of a team, and gaining hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAssist veterinarians and technicians with patient care\nSafely restrain pets during exams and procedures\nPrepare exam rooms and equipment\nClean, sterilize, and maintain hospital areas\nSupport feeding, walking, and general animal care\nHelp create a positive and welcoming experience for clients\nWhat We’re Looking For\nPrevious experience in animal care or a veterinary setting preferred (but not required)\nWillingness to learn and take direction\nStrong work ethic and reliability\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment\nPassion for working with animals and supporting a team\nTotal Rewards\nAs a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nCompetitive pay based on experience\nAccess to mental health and wellness resources\nTraining and development opportunities\nInnovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) \n401k retirement savings plan with company match\nHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits\nPaid parental, vacation and sick leave \nDiscover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)\nApply Today\nIf you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.\nLocation: 1480 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI 54650\nIf you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.\nBenefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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